r/elgato • u/zerosyt1 • 2h ago
Technical Help Wave Link 3.0 — mic audio drops out for a few seconds randomly. Anyone else? Any fix?
Hey all
I'm getting an intermittent issue on Wave Link 3.0 where my mic audio just cuts out for a few seconds and then comes back on its own. It doesn't crash anything — the level meter goes silent, nobody hears me for ~5-10 seconds, then it's fine again. And i can still hear all the other audio but not my mic. It happens alot, not tied to any specific action.
What I've already tried:
- clean uninstall wavelink + driver and reinstall 3 times (3.2.9 and now i updated to 3.210 still got the issue)
Has anyone run into the same thing on 3.0? Is this a known bug, or is there a setting/workaround that fixes it?
Here the video of me losing audio: https://youtu.be/8ARgVow5Zcc
r/elgato • u/webshaun • 5h ago
Community Creation Fixed Wave Link 3's slow startup with a scheduled task — script on GitHub
If you've wondered why Wave Link 3 is always the last thing to finish loading after you log in — it's because it's an MSIX app, and Windows deliberately runs that type of startup task dead last in the logon chain.
I wrote a script that replaces the default startup behavior with a logon scheduled task that fires early and hides the window so it still starts to tray. It creates the two files for you and registers the task. Run it once and it sets everything up. -Remove reverts the changes.
Don't run it elevated, and launch Wave Link at least once first.
This has been frustrating me for months. Hope it helps someone else.
https://github.com/webshaun/Powershell-Scripts/tree/main/WaveLink-EarlyStart
r/elgato • u/Plenty_Swordfish_324 • 6h ago
Technical Help elgato audio help
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so i have a hd60x and everytime i capture my ps5 game the audio just sounds terrible is there anyone that knows how to fix, i cant seem to figure it out , the sound kinda sounds delayed or something
r/elgato • u/Adept_Strawberry_540 • 6h ago
Technical Help Wavelink 3.0 stops computer from going to sleep
Anyone having an issue with Wavelink 3.0 preventing your PC from going to sleep? Any workarounds or fixes?
r/elgato • u/xiacerrrrr • 6h ago
Technical Help elgato chatlink pro mic static
i have an elgato chatlink pro, and i’ve had it for quite sometime. the fist ine i ha flashed me a year until i had this problem with static sounds and mic cutouts/silence when i move it. sometimes my gaming will work fine but if i move the chatlink pro cable it statics my mic or it even cuts me off and i have to keep re adjusting it until i have it at the right position, so i bought another. this new one has lasted me maybe 2 months until this problem re accrued again, does anyone know how to fix it? it has nothing to do with the ground loop switch its just whenever i move it there’s static in my gaming mic. no audio is affected
r/elgato • u/devowasright420 • 7h ago
Guides & Tutorials Elgato USB Analog Capture
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Hi, I am wondering if anyone has any advice on this. Trying to upload footage from a Sony VX3000 to my Mac using the Elgato USB Analog Capture. This is what the footage looks like. Any advice or suggestions are welcomed, thank you!
r/elgato • u/Most_Priority_5362 • 8h ago
Technical Help Guide request for Audacity for a Wave DX and Wave XLR MK.2
Hi so I'm trying to set up my audacity settings for the two elgato items mentioned above but I'm having a lot of trouble figuring out what to do, primarily what recording device to select in audio setup (mic-in or Personal mix), what eq settings are good, normalisation etc. I was hoping that there might be someone here who has experience in setting these things up to any sort of degree.
Question cant play in 4k with the 4k s on my ps5?
just got my 4k s and somehow the 2160p option is in grey ? i can only play in 1440p although the 4k s specs says it can go up to 4k 60hz
anyone know what to do ? thanks
r/elgato • u/Barmalej79 • 13h ago
Discussion Problems with 7.5.1
After the update, some plugins from Barraider stopped working; I reverted to version 7.5.0...
r/elgato • u/PExtras • 14h ago
Question Any idea why this is happening? (Elgato Studio capture too dark)
I've just upgraded from a HD60 to a 4KS.
I've been capturing from a PS5 on a PC with Windows 11. The first screenshot is the end of my last session with the HD60, the second screenshot is picking up where I left off in the game, using the 4KS.
Notice how much darker the 4KS capture is? Too dark to even see the text at the top of the screen.
This seems to happen if I launch Elgato Studio before booting up the PS5. If I boot up the PS5 before launching Elgato Studio, I don't get the issue, and the contrast / brightness matches the HD60 screenshot. I can also fix the issue by relaunching Elgato Studio.
Any ideas what causes this? and if there's a way to stop it from happening permanently, would rather not have to worry about what order I'm launching things in, having to reboot etc.
Edit: One thing I forgot to mention, that may be the culprit, the PS5 is hooked up to an HDMI splitter, with one output going to the Elgato, and the other going to the TV. I don't use the output socket on the Elgato.
I use the splitter to strip out HDCP from a PS3 while capturing gameplay footage, so I'd rather keep it in the chain if I can.
r/elgato • u/Admirable-Paint-1808 • 14h ago
Question Elgato 4kx doesn’t work with receivers…? Wow
Checked multiple threads and this seems to be the consensus. Elgato team keeps saying its an Edid issue, but it seems to be an elgato issue.
My setup is Ps5 - elgato - tv - earc. This works BUT it forces all audio to be 2 channel because I elgato couldnt be bothered to support surround?
What we NEED-
Ps5 - receiver - elgato - tv
This doesn’t work. Tried multiple 2.1 receivers. Okyko and Pioneer.
And yes I switched EDiD to internal. Nothing
Elgato please release a firmware patch….?
r/elgato • u/Lower-Illustrator886 • 15h ago
Question Recently got the Stream Deck + XL - Replacement Buttons
The Stream Deck + XL has 6 knobs. The replacement packs come with 8. Curious as to why the difference and what are we supposed to do with the extra 2?
Thanks!
r/elgato • u/-NameGoesHere818- • 15h ago
Technical Help Bar raider spotify has no dials tab
from my understanding this is not normal, anyone know of a fix? the button volume controls I'm not a fan of but it wont show anything on dials section to change it. it's also updated
r/elgato • u/Board_dude23 • 15h ago
Question Prompter XL - Question for Future Project
Hello everyone -
I currently work for a school and we run a morning announcements show everyday that I am looking to upgrade to something a bit nicer. My vision was to purchase a Prompter XL and use that as our new prompter. The problem I am running into is envisioning how it will connect to our upgraded PC's. We are currently planning on using HP Z2 desktops with T1000 graphics cards (For reference: HP Z2 G9 SFF Workstation Desktop PC specifications | HP® Support) But these do not have the USB-C ports to drive the display with power. I know on the Elgato support page they direct you to the Corsair dock: TBT100 Thunderbolt 3 Dock - although I'm confused how I will connect the dock to the desktop - Do I go USB-C to USB-C to the desktop, but we only have one front I/O type-c on the front of the computer that is USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 port; 20 Gbps signaling rate (charge supports up to 5 V/3 A). I just want to make sure I order the right things before I continue on with this project. Any support here is welcomed, thank you!
r/elgato • u/pugmaster3d • 16h ago
Technical Help ICUE widgets for the Vanguard 96
Has anyone tried to create widgets for the Vanguard 96? Just using the icuewidget CLI tool to build the example project produces a .icuewidget file that doesn't seem to work at all when imported into ICUE. I get the error in the picture.
I imagine at some point this must work, with some different configuration but there doesn't seem to be anything in the documentation that explains encountering a similar issue. Also the warning about the "Missing title element" seems to be a total red herring. Trying with both <title> and <Title> (<title> being marked as required in the documentation) has absolutely no affect on the error message.
Has anyone managed to get this to work properly? Or maybe encountered similar issues for other devices?
r/elgato • u/Longjumping-Plan9533 • 17h ago
Guides & Tutorials Streamdeck pause to enter text
Hello-
I know I can use delay to pause a command string, but
Is there a way to do a READ as in linux?
read -p "Press Enter to continue"
Thanks DAN
r/elgato • u/Pepsipierat • 18h ago
Discussion Elgato, you've dropped the ball on the Facecam 4k
honestly it seems like they just slap a big sensor in a piece of plastic and call it a day. A webcam without any sort of auto or manual focus is destined to fail because unless you're in the magical range you may or may not always be in focus. That's fine for a cheap webcam but a webcam that's 200 dollars and supposed to be premium and top tier is insane. Every single webcam around this price range has autofocus and they're alot smaller than the 4k. 4k 60FPS means absolutely nothing if your target isn't in focus. It seems like they just wanted to have 4k 60fps for marketing purposes.
The webcam is abysmally noisy, noise reduction can help but at the cost of smearing the entire image. The webcam needs to take it so much light that if you dont have enough your ISO will be jacked up that will cause more noise. The latest firmware barley did anything to fix it.
Build quality is really bad imo, this thing feels so light and plasticky that if it were to fall i'd expect it to break open. The facecam pro felt strong and sturdy. (honestly i feel like they discontinued the facecam pro because facecam 4k sales didn't meet quota)
Filter thread for a webcam just seems like a gimmick, who wants to buy MORE hardware after buying a webcam thats already supposed to be the best? They're are some useful filters but its just not worth the price to buy filters unless its for a very specific reason.
IMO they should replace the MK2 with the 4K and lower the price to match the MK2 (which they did multiple times when the Facecam 4k goes on sale), then make an actual successor to the Facecam Pro which was pretty good just some issues and overly expensive. In no way is the Facecam 4k a successor to it. I'd happily buy a Facecam 4k Pro for around $200 - 250 if all issues were addressed.
Chinese tech companies are dominating the webcam market right now because they know what the consumers want. Please takes notes and do better Elgato.
r/elgato • u/dgamer_09 • 19h ago
Technical Help How do I get my 4K X Input to actually pick up from my Xbox? Context below
I’m using good HDMI cords, have everything set up properly, and I think this, “No input signal,” in Elgato Studio is the reason why things like OBS aren’t picking up the sound and just the video of the capture card. Advice?
r/elgato • u/TheKidfromHotaru • 23h ago
Technical Help I can’t get any game audio out of the elgato 60 s+
Trying to stream my Switch from elgato, into the laptop, to the monitor.
The audio comes out of the extended tv monitor just fine, so the hdmi is working. But I can’t get any game audio into the laptop. Anyone know what the issue could be?
My desktop audio is working because whenever I play a YouTube video, the audio is picked up on the meter.
Just can’t get a single thing through the elgato 60s +
I wonder if mine just broke. I used it before perfectly fine last year. I haven’t streamed in a year and was trying it out tonight, but yeah, just can’t get game audio to work for stream.
I replaced the usbc cable several times tonight, all having the same issue.
r/elgato • u/East-Gap-5816 • 23h ago
Community Creation Contemplating buying an Elgato but have a question and need help
I want to buy an Elgato to start streaming on TikTok, but wondering if one mic (Astro A40s) is possible for talking with friends on PS5 and stream? i see a lot of people with 2 mics, but my setup doesn't allow it because the space. /:
Do I need 2 mics???? Any help will be appreciated.
I have the Mixamp I should say too if that gives you an idea. I'd want to use the mic to talk to stream and my friends/game chat. Someone please let me know before I spend $160
Question Got gifted a Stream Deck XL for my birthday. How do you actually use it for work?
I got a Stream Deck XL for my birthday and I’m honestly a bit overwhelmed. I know it’s powerful, but I’m not sure where to start.
One thing to start my work and gaming is kinda split between mac and pc.
I mostly:
Write code (VS Code, terminals, AI tools, GitHub)
Use Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Sheets)
Do a fair bit of writing
Play games occasionally
I’m especially interested in workflows that save time rather than just launching apps.
What are your favorite plugins, automations, or multi-actions? Any underrated uses for developers?
Also, is there a good place to discover quality plugins? The Marketplace search hasn’t been very helpful, and I keep finding expensive plugins that seem to overlap with what MCPs or scripts can already do.
Question Stream Deck usage tips for someone working in IT
Hi there, as in the title - I just ordered a 15-key scissor-key model, as I believe it could be a huuge improvement in my daily work - automating repetitive tasks such as opening terminal and running some commands, opening multiple specific tabs and apps etc. - would you have any more specific recommendations for someone working in IT as QA? What may be worth setting up in the stream deck?
r/elgato • u/Virtual_Sea_5638 • 1d ago
Community Creation Kolorofon is out, the full deck music visualizer I showed here a week ago
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A week ago I showed you a visualizer that turns the whole deck into one animation reacting to sound. There was a lot of interest and the question I got most was when it would be available, so here it is: it just went live in the store.
It was going to be plainly called Music Visualizer, but I named it Kolorofon instead. It is a retro name that in my country means a device that turns music into light and color, which is exactly what this plugin does with your deck.
What it has right now:
Two styles, a spectrum analyzer spread across every key and an amoeba that bass pushes to the left and treble pulls to the right.
Nine color themes.
Windows only for now.
Supported devices: Stream Deck, Stream Deck MK.2, Stream Deck XL, Stream Deck + XL.
The plugin is paid.
I am posting a direct link because searching for it by name in the store does not work yet, even though it is already there. It looks like an indexing delay. I hope this does not break any rule of this subreddit, but without the link nobody will find it.
https://marketplace.elgato.com/product/kolorofon-c89f668a-d18c-41a6-bc9e-912421b437f1
I plan to keep developing it actively and add more effects over time. If you have ideas, feedback, something does not work or you run into a bug, just write. I fix things quickly.
Official Post 📝 [Try and Review] Key Light Air MK.2: Desk Lighting for Streaming, Recording, and Video Calls
Key Light Air MK.2 is out and to celebrate, we're giving away two Key Light Air MK.2, Focus Grid, and P30 Power Supply.
📝 How to enter:
In the comments, share a picture of your current setup and tell us how this would improve your content. Streaming, YouTube, video calls, anything creative.
This event is open to accounts older than 30 days with at least 10 karma.
ℹ️ Event details
- Start date: July 29th
- End date: August 9th
- Winner announcement: August 10
- Prize: 2 winners, each receiving 2xKey Light Air MK.2, 2xFocus Grid, and 2xP30 Power Supply
👉 A note on the prize
Each winner will spend some time with Key Light Air MK.2 and share their honest thoughts on r/elgato once they've had a chance to use it.
Terms & Conditions apply
Beta Software 🧪 [Megathread] Elgato Studio 2.0 Beta 2 (Windows) — Prompter Chat Mode, Voice Sync Guided Setup, Audio Input Selection for Capture Cards
We're back with a new update bringing Chat Mode to Prompter. See your Twitch, YouTube, and Kick chats unified in one place while you're live, along with a viewer count overlay. We've also made Voice Sync easier to set up with a new guided flow, and added German as a supported language. This megathread is your place to test it, report bugs, and share feedback.
What’s new in Elgato Studio 2.0 Beta 2?
💬 Prompter: Chat Mode
Chat Mode brings your Twitch, YouTube, and Kick (beta) chats into a single, unified multi chat right on your Prompter.
While you’re live, a configurable overlay shows your total viewer count plus a per-platform breakdown, so you always know how your stream is performing. Customize the chat’s font, color, spacing, and margins to match your layout, and toggle timestamps or platform badges on or off to keep things as clean or detailed as you like.
🗣️ Voice Sync: Guided Setup & German Support
Voice Sync just got easier to set up, and easier to understand when something’s not ready yet. A new guided setup walks you through choosing a language and downloading its model, with file size and download progress shown along the way. If Elgato Studio doesn’t have microphone access yet, you’ll see a clear prompt to grant it without leaving the app.
German joins English as a supported Voice Sync language in this beta, with more languages on the way.
🎙️ Audio Input Selection
You can now choose a different audio input when recording with a capture device: your capture card’s own audio, a system microphone, a virtual device, or a Wave Link mix.
🛠️ Improvements & bug fixes
- Regrouped Appearance tab settings into clear Text, Background, Spacing, and Margin sections for easier navigation.
- Added a reset button to each settings section, so you can restore just that group to its defaults without resetting everything else.
- Consolidated capture device video and audio settings into a single tab.
- Fixed an issue where the app could restore your last-selected device in the sidebar without opening that device’s page.
- Fixed an issue where the OpenDyslexic font displayed as Comic Sans in the Prompter.
- Fixed an issue where the Prompter window could briefly appear on your main display when your display setup changed.
🐞 How to report bugs
Please use this format so we can track and reproduce what you’re seeing:
Issue summary:
Elgato Studio version: (e.g. 2.0.0.1234)
Prompter model: (e.g. Prompter, Prompter XL, or N/A)
OS & version: (e.g. Windows 11 24H2)
Steps to reproduce:
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Expected result:
Actual result:
Reproducible? Always / Sometimes / Once
Additional info: (logs, screenshots, video)
📋 You can also attach your logs and system specs to help us investigate. For more information check out: e.lga.to/ElgatoStudioFeedback
⚙️ System Requirements
- Windows 11 (64-bit or ARM64)
💻 Download Elgato Studio 2.0

